Author Notes
This recipe was inspired by a farmers' market trip. I love buying whatever looks good then figuring out simple ways of preparing the ingredients to best highlight them. —FunkyLady
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Ingredients
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1 cup
Fava beans, shelled, blanched, and skins removed
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1
small avocado
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3 tablespoons
minced green garlic, white and light green parts only, divided
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
fresh cracked pepper
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2 tablespoons
fresh lime juice
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1/2 pound
morels, larger ones cut in half
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1
French baguette
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2 pieces
bacon
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Blend fava beans, 1/2 of the garlic, avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Refrigerate while prepping the mushrooms and toast.
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Slice baguette, thinly on a bias and place on cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven. When lightly browned, turn the slices over to brown the other side.
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Meanwhile, cook bacon in sautee pan at medium heat. Remove bacon once crisp and reserve. Add butter, once melted add morels and rest of the garlic. Sautee, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
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Assemble by spreading a layer of fava bean puree over toasted baguette and carefully placing morels over the top with a little bacon.
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Enjoy!
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